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The Oysterquartz has garnered a lot of attention in recent years as it had kind of been forgotten about but now people are realising what stunning designs they are - Rolex’s only integrated bracelet. Michael Caine had one which was auctioned recently.
If you look under the hood the movement is a real metal movement with engraved and finished plates, not bits of plastic.
If you like the integrated bracelet design but prefer a mechanical watch they did briefly produce an automatic in the Oysterquartz case - the 1530.
I have a 1997 Tissot PR100, was the last watch my father bought during his life. It’s as good as or better than any watch I own - solid bracelet, engraved screwdown back, screwdown crown, crown guards, sapphire crystal, day/date…Movement is ETA2892-2 beating at 28800 bph so equivalent Tudor, Mido, Oris and many others.
The Powermatic 80 is the next generation - they slowed the movement down to 21600 to generate the 80 hour power reserve.
Enjoy the watch. You probably paid a bit much for it though🤣
